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 chilly chilly /ˈtʃɪli/

adjective

  1. () Not characterized by emotion  ( chilly )
    not characterized by emotion
     A female form in marble--a chilly but ideal medium for depicting abstract virtues
    a female form in marble--a chilly but ideal medium for depicting abstract virtues
  2. Lacking warmth of feeling  ( chilly )
    lacking warmth of feeling
     A chilly greeting
    a chilly greeting
  3. Appreciably or disagreeably cold  ( chilly , parky [Informal, British] )
    appreciably or disagreeably cold

noun

  1. Very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency  ( chile [American] , chili [ N. American] , chili pepper [ N. American] , chilli [British] , chilly )
    very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
     Chilli peppers are often used to add heat to dishes
    Chilli peppers are often used to add heat to dishes